Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States and it can affect virtually every part of the body. Among the most commonly diagnosed cancers are those of the colon and rectum, which are part of our digestive or gastrointestinal system. Nearly 150,000 people in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year, and more than 50,000 will die of the disease.

Colorectal cancer is a topic most people would probably prefer to avoid even thinking about. That, however, can be a dangerous or even fatal mistake. Recommended tests, screenings and early treatment may significantly reduce the risks from colorectal cancer and improve patient outcomes.

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Free Colorectal Cancer Take-home Screening Kit
Call 281-580-0000 today for your free EZ-detect colon cancer screening kit that can be done in the privacy of your own home. Supplies are limited. Limit two kits per household.

Center for Digestive Medicine
The Center for Digestive Medicine at Houston Northwest Medical Center treats a comprehensive range of GI subspecialties, including diseases of the upper GI tract (esophagus, stomach and duodenum), the lower GI tract (intestines, colon and rectum) and the hepatobiliary system (liver, gallbladder and pancreas).